{"podcast":{"title":"Outside the Box with Asendia USA: The International e-Commerce Podcast","slug":"outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068","podcast_index_feed_id":6755068,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/outsidetheboxwithasendiausa/","website_url":"https://www.AsendiaUSA.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1079c401-ee51-47c0-a24f-5210fa2c23c1/kL8ZV3cJc6uHZhuGBLrYg7AJ.jpg","author":"Asendia USA","episode_count":53,"summary":"Discover new opportunities and navigate the challenges of expanding your global footprint with Outside the Box with Asendia USA: The International e-Commerce Podcast. Debuted in January 2024, \"Outside the Box with Asendia USA\", is designed to educate U.S.-based brands, marketplaces, and e-tailers on cutting-edge global shipping strategies. With a strong emphasis on education, the podcast serves as a resource to guide e-tailers through the complexities of international logistics and evolving shopper expectations. Hosted by Asendia USA's Nick Agnetti, Director, Enterprise Sales, and Jason Rowland, Risk and Compliance Officer – North America, our podcast provides listeners and viewers with topics addressing today's industry concerns and solutions to overcome obstacles with a panel of esteemed, industry-recognized subject matter experts. Nick Agnetti has over a decade of e-commerce industry experience helping top-tier online retailers, marketplace sellers, and subscription box companies convert their international traffic into actual sales and repeat customers. His background in sales, business development, and logistics establishes Nick as a reputable voice in the international e-com…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:17:52.079603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068"},"episode":{"title":"21 part 1: Transforming Cross-Border Shipping: Asendia's Innovative Solutions for the U.S. Market","slug":"21-part-1-transforming-cross-border-shipping-asendia-s-innovative-solutions-for-the-u-s-market","published_at":"2025-12-03T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068/21-part-1-transforming-cross-border-shipping-asendia-s-innovative-solutions-for-the-u-s-market","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068","url":"https://outsidethebox.asendiausa.com/episode/transforming-cross-border-shipping-part-1","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7a7ce47f-6530-4d8a-be44-e8712cb16641.mp3","summary":"In Part 1 of this 2-part miniseries, our co-hosts, Jason Rowland and Nick Agnetti sit down with Gerry McGowan, Executive Director US Network for Asendia , LIVE from PARCEL Forum '25 to talk about big upgrades to Asendia’s U.S. delivery capabilities. The conversation highlights a new diversified U.S. carrier network, built to improve speed, reduce costs, and upgrade the final-mile experience. The new Ground Service is live, an express option launches 2026 giving global shippers faster 2-day options into the US, and Asendia global subs are already seeing faster 1–3 day delivery and meaningful savings. Optimized for lightweight DTC parcels, the network also brings multiple delivery attempts, lower return costs, and video proof of delivery, with plans to open these domestic options to U.S. shippers soon. Request a Consultation Learn more about this topic: Learn more about this topic: Asendia: E-commerce and mail delivery to and from North America Gerry McGowan | LinkedIn As an Executive Operations Leader with 20+ years of experience, Gerry has a background spanning supply chain, logistics, and e-commerce. He is well-versed in cost savings strategies, vendor relationship management, and strategic planning. Gerry has leveraged proven success in complex problem-solving and providing strategic solutions to drive operational optimization to global organizations. Key Takeaways: The evolution of e-commerce has significantly altered the necessity of having a dedicated website. In today's digital landscape, social media advertising serves as a primary driver of product demand. Asendia is developing a diversified carrier network to enhance shipping speed and cost-effectiveness. 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